Invitation How to find us How do Europe and Japan tackle the global challenges of the 21st century? This question takes centre stage in the 2012 European-Japanese Joint Seminar, which is part of a programme for Japanese students from Tokyo University. Would you like to know more about the relationship between Europe and Japan? Are you interested in their role in the world? And do you want to experience the atmosphere of an international seminar with students from different countries? The programme covers central aspects concerning the European-Japanese relations and stresses their individual as well as common interests. Among other things the seminar includes lectures and workshops, at which participants from Belgium, Japan and Germany  discuss the perception of each other, the role of Europe and Japan in building a global order as well as the common challenge of sustainable development and the European debt crisis with renowned scholars and experts,  deepen their knowledge in multinational working groups,  extend their intercultural understanding. European - Japanese Joint Seminar The EU and Japan in the Global Order: Common Challenges and Common Answers Frankfurt/Hahn Airport (51 km) Saarbrücken-Ensheim Airport (63 km) Zweibrücken Airport (73 km) International Airport Findel, Luxemburg (83 km) Aeroport Metz (136 km) City-Airport Mannheim (146 km) International Airport Frankfurt/Main (185 km) The programme is a voyage of discovery for each participant, including valuable intercultural and experience-oriented elements. Take the opportunity of participating in the 2012 European-Japanese Joint Seminar! We are looking forward to welcoming you in September. Hans Beitz M.A. Georg Walter M.A. From the north and the east: direction Mainz From the south and the west: direction Saarbrücken Destination: Türkismühle (Bus nr. R200 connection enables you to reach Otzenhausen; bus stop Otzenhausen/Hochwaldstraße) 20 – 23 September 2012 In cooperation with Programme Programme Thursday, 20 September 2012 Saturday, 22 September 2012 Until 15:00 Arrival of the students and check-in 08:00 Breakfast 15:30 Getting to know each other 09:00 16:30 Coffee break 17:00 Europe and Japan: Partners in building a global order? Prof. Dr. Hanns W. Maull, University of Trier The challenge of sustainable development as a global phenomenon Dr. Hannes Petrischak, Stiftung Forum für Verantwortung (tbc) 10:30 Coffee Break Dinner 11:30 Discussion 12:30 Lunch 14:00 Workshop: Sustainable development Dr. Hannes Petrischak, Stiftung Forum für Verantwortung (tbc) 18:30 Dinner 20:00 Friday, 21 September 2012 08:00 Breakfast 09:00 Integration and identity: From major steps towards European integration to a common European identity? Iris Glockner M.A., University of Mannheim Sunday, 23 September 2012 Coffee break 08:00 Breakfast 11:00 Discussion 09:00 12:00 Lunch 14:00 Constructing the Other: Japan and Europe and their perception of each other Introduction and workshop Tine Walravens, Ghent University The debt crisis and its consequences Prof. Dr. Ludwig von Auer, Trier University 10:30 Coffee break 11:00 Discussion 12:00 Feedback, farewell 13:00 Lunch Check-out Coffee break 16:00 Workshop (continued) Tine Walravens, Ghent University 18:30 Dinner 20:00 Bowling championship Venue Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen gGmbH Europahausstraße 35 66620 Nonnweiler Tel.: +49 (0)6873/662-448 Fax: +49 (0)6873/662-350 www.eao-otzenhausen.de Participants Students from Japan, Belgium and Germany Organization ASKO EUROPA-STIFTUNG (AES) Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen gGmbH (EAO) Centre International de Formation Européenne (Cife) Europa-Institut, Saarland University University of Tokyo (Centre for German and European Studies) University of Trier (Centre for European Studies) Ghent University, Belgium Coordination Hans Beitz M.A. (EAO) Ɩ Georg Walter M.A. (EAO) 10:30 15:30 Information Working language English Participation fee and service 100 Euro (incl. programme fee, board and lodging; accommodation in twin rooms [single room supplement 24 €/night]). As the seminar fee is a lump sum, it will not be possible to reimburse it in full or in part if services are not taken. Enrolment deadline: 30 August 2012 Contact and enrolment Hans Beitz M.A. Europäische Akademie Otzenhausen gGmbH Fon: +49 (0)6873 662-448 Ɩ Fax: +49 (0)6873 662-350 [email protected] Ɩ www.eao-otzenhausen.de